Socialization is the act of getting an animal comfortable and confident around strangers, noises, other animals, in many different environments and situations. A key aspect of socializing your puppy is introducing it to the new world around it and allowing its senses to take it all in. All dogs require socialization to reach peak social potential and interact in our society in a stable manner. Proper socialization builds confidence and creates a well rounded pet. Dogs learn through socialization what behaviors are normal and what is abnormal. The work should begin at birth and continue throughout the dog’s life. Cane Corsos are naturally protective and aloof with strangers making socialization all the more important. 

Puppies usually go to new homes around 8 weeks and that’s the time for socialization to begin. It begins in the home by teaching the pup how it can live properly with your family and continues in real world situations. There are many methods and ways to introduce a puppy to the world around it. Methods I use to socialize our Cane Corso puppies: 

• Take the puppy to visit the vet when it doesn’t need shots
• Bring the pup to a friends for a visit
• Trip to the farm to meet other animals
• Most pet stores allow pets inside
• A walk around town
• As many car rides as possible
• Bring the pup to meet other dogs, once vaccinated
• Parks usually have lots of activity

 The socialization of Cane Corsos can not be underestimated or taken lightly. The pocess of socailizing a dog or puppy is an ongoing process and can take months to realize certain results. It is very important for the owner to properly socialize the new Cane Corso puppy. Socailization is one of the most important steps in obtaining that perfect pet.